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Putin’s escalating bombing campaign won’t break Ukrainians’ resolve. History shows that it’s doomed to fail

Putin’s escalating bombing campaign won’t break Ukrainians’ resolve. History shows that it’s doomed to fail

Vladimir Putin’s army hasn’t made much headway in Ukraine this year, and his territorial goals – annexing four Ukrainian provinces – remain...

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Rajan Menon

Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow?

Donald Trump suffered a significant setback last week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a measure under the 1973 War Powers...

08.06.2026 40

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Rajan Menon

Each side spins a different story about the US-Iran peace talks – but Tehran may have the last word

For those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bewildering. On Friday, the six-week-old ceasefire seemed doomed....

25.05.2026 30

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Rajan Menon

After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing

On 9 May, Russia held its iconic annual Victory Day parade to honour the sacrifices of its soldiers and civilians during its four-year war against...

15.05.2026 40

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Rajan Menon

Behind the bluster, Donald Trump desperately needs a peace deal with Iran. Here’s a solution

The failure of the Islamabad talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran was hardly surprising, given the stark differences between Washington’s 15-point...

16.04.2026 50

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Rajan Menon

The US stepped back from the precipice in Iran. But what happens next?

Donald Trump styles himself as a peerless tough guy who never backs down. But he doesn’t always make good on his threats. Consider his demand that...

09.04.2026 50

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Rajan Menon

No one can predict how the US war with Iran will unfold

Last week, during his State of the Union address on Tuesday and again on Friday, just before launching Operation Epic Fear, Donald Trump laid out his...

02.03.2026 60

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Rajan Menon

Four years ago, the world expected Ukraine to be crushed, but it has stood firm. So what now for Putin?

Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine entered its fifth year on 24 February, with no end in sight despite Russia’s vast material superiority. Most...

25.02.2026 70

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Rajan Menon

After Trump’s illegal Venezuela coup, there are two dangers: he is emboldened, but has no clue what comes next

04.01.2026 40

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Rajan Menon

The EU’s deeds as much as Putin’s words will ensure the war in Ukraine continues

22.12.2025 60

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Rajan Menon

Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine

24.11.2025 40

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Rajan Menon

Trump’s peace plan is just about holding together, but may be unravelled by two unresolved issues

17.10.2025 60

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Rajan Menon

Putin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position

17.08.2025 50

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Rajan Menon

Trump’s shift on Ukraine has been dramatic – but will it change the war?

22.07.2025 40

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Rajan Menon